JASON MANDLER
Playa Vista, CA 90094
acxp61@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
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NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL
Master of Business Administration degree, June 2005
Concentrations in Real Estate Management, Real Estate Finance, and Decision Science
2004-2005 Chair of Real Estate Club, 2004-2005 Co-Chair of Graduation Committee, 2004 –
2005 - Chair Asian Business Association, 2003-2004 Co-Chair of Community Relations Committee
Mentorship Program, Habitat for Humanity
Participated in Degree Enhancement Program in 2006 and received additional concentrations in
Economics and Management Strategy
1991-1995UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Engineering, 1995
Minor in Economics and Chemistry
National Merit Scholar
EXPERIENCE
2014-2016 GK Management
Real Estate Professional Culver City, CA
Oversee acquisition and disposition process including modeling investment cash flow and due diligence activities
Oversee analytical and forecasting process
Interface with construction management, asset management, and property management to coordinate analytical support work and assumptions
Interface with senior management and owners and report analysis recommendations and long term asset outlook
Oversee budget and forecasting process with final review
Make recommendations to senior management and owners
Coordinate pro-forma analysis of acquisitions, new developments, and rehabs across multiple departments
Compare new and renew lease agreements/proposals with comparison to underwriting and reforecasting
2010-2014 Partner Energy
Business Development Manager - Sustainable Real Estate Torrance, CA
Work with Commercial Real Estate Owners to identify accretive energy efficiency projects
Work with REITS, Pension Funds, and other large portfolio owners to lower operating
costs, increase NOI, and increase asset value
Worked with over 200 properties identifying cost reductions of over $10 million increasing
property and portfolio values over $100 million
2007-2009 TCW/Buchanan Street Partners
Vice President – Asset Management Newport Beach, CA
Developed company valuation process and re-forecasts methodology
Perform and oversee advanced financial modeling
Perform site and market visits and reviews
Lead closing team on transactional underwriting, due diligence and settlement statements
Lead Investor Report creation and process
Prepare and present Investment Committee presentations
Hold/sell evaluation and recommendation
Oversee Business Plan Execution
Review and approve budgets
Analyze and negotiate lease transactions; compare to budget and pro-forma
Develop relationships with leasing and sales brokers in assets’ respective markets
Perform market research for existing and potential assets
Prepare monthly reporting and property review status
Work with attorneys on deal structuring and deal covenants
Prepare capital cashflow and waterfall calculations
Assist in developing property and investment strategies
Oversee development and construction services
Work with property management to manage properties
Develop and maintain financial modeling
Oversee capital budgeting and spending
2005-2007 RREEF/ DB Real Estate
Portfolio/Asset Associate Chicago, IL
Execute asset management of 48 properties across the U.S including all property types
Perform acquisition and disposition analysis
Conduct pro-forma calculations and projected return scenarios
Report portfolio performance to investors through quarterly client reports
Present hold/sell analysis throughout property’s investment cycle to investment committee
Prepare ARGUS property valuations and calculate property asset value
Coordinate with outside appraisers property appraisals
Perform lease analysis, property budget analysis, and property investment strategies
Act as a liaison between investors and property managers with leasing and property issues
Attend property and market tours with property managers and brokers to gain market knowledge
Train and mentor Financial Analysts
2004-2005 Apollo Real Estate Advisors
Senior Financial Analyst Chicago, IL
Responsible for due diligence for acquisitions and dispositions, including underwriting, asset
management, and disposition of the investments
Performed pro-forma calculations for opportunistic real estate funds
Performed lender and investor structure analysis, including waterfall structuring
Prepared real estate market research
Wrote White Papers and marketing presentations
2002-2004 Lake Michigan Financial, Inc.
Project Manager Chicago, IL
Performed acquisition, disposition, and leasing modeling
Underwriting for acquisition and disposition transactions
Executed pro-forma and tax financial analysis
Managed build-to-suit construction & analysis
2000-2002 Strandtek International Inc.
Project Manager Chicago, IL
Financial engineering estimation, analysis, and project payback calculations
Designed and implemented new engineering processes including management of installation of
new equipment, buildings, and structures; manage contractors for construction installation
1995-2000 Bergquist Company
Project Engineer Cannon Falls, MN
Developed process for manufacturing new products and testing procedures
Financial engineering estimation and analysis
SKILLS/GROUPS
Advanced knowledge in EXCEL, ARGUS, MS WORD, and POWERPOINT
Experience with YARDI, OneSite, and Oracle
Member of Kellogg Real Estate Alumni Group, NAIOP, ULI, & Corenet Global